Sepsis

Bacterial Vampirism: Deadly Bacteria Found to Feast on Human Blood, Causing Foodborne Illnesses: Study

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Bacterial Vampirism: Deadly Bacteria Found to Feast on Human Blood, Causing Foodborne Illnesses: Study

Deadly Bacteria Found Feasting on Human Blood, Unveiling the Menace of Bacterial Vampirism A Mysterious Bloodsucking Phenomenon Uncovered Scientists at Washington State University (WSU) have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the behavior of deadly bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli, known to cause severe foodborne illnesses. This newfound trait, dubbed “bacterial vampirism,” revolves around … Read more

Label-Free 3D Structures as Biomarkers for Sepsis: A Promising Option for Rapid Monitoring

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Label-Free 3D Structures as Biomarkers for Sepsis: A Promising Option for Rapid Monitoring

Sepsis is a serious condition with high mortality rates due to the highly variable and complex immune response. Early detection and immediate intervention are essential, which is why the scientific community is actively searching for new biomarkers that can provide rapid and reliable monitoring of patients affected by sepsis. Current biomarkers, such as CRP and … Read more

Sepsis: A Deadly and Common Disease with Alarming Signs

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Sepsis: A Deadly and Common Disease with Alarming Signs

Medical statistics show that this rare disease is much more common than previously thought. It is good to know its signs and go to the doctor if you notice that something is wrong. This disease progresses rapidly and leads to death if not treated urgently and properly. A rare disease, as deadly as a heart … Read more

Teenager Dies from Sepsis: A Silent Global Killer

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Teenager Dies from Sepsis: A Silent Global Killer

Fatima Yasser Friday, September 8, 2023 02:07 PM The English newspaper Express published a story about a teenager named Sean Hughes who felt flu-like symptoms and died four days later. When he returned home from school, he felt tired and for this reason his family took him to the doctor, and after taking antibiotics he … Read more

The Underdiagnosed Epidemic: Sepsis Found in 4% of Hospital Admissions in Southern Sweden

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The Underdiagnosed Epidemic: Sepsis Found in 4% of Hospital Admissions in Southern Sweden

A team of researchers has found that more than 4 percent of all hospital admissions in southern Sweden are associated with sepsis, a significantly underdiagnosed condition that can be compared to an epidemic, experts say. In 2016, the research team conducted an initial study in southern Sweden (Skåne), showing that sepsis is much more common … Read more

The Epidemic of Sepsis: A Shocking Revelation from Southern Sweden

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The Epidemic of Sepsis: A Shocking Revelation from Southern Sweden

A team of researchers has found that more than 4 percent of all hospital admissions in southern Sweden are associated with sepsis, a significantly underdiagnosed condition that can be compared to an epidemic, experts say. In 2016, the research team conducted an initial study in southern Sweden (Skåne), showing that sepsis is much more common … Read more

Epilepsy risk is elevated in those infected with invasive Group B Streptococcus (iGBS) meningitis, but not sepsis, in early infancy, according to a cohort study in Denmark. The study found a cumulative epilepsy risk of 3.6% for the first 22 years of life in infants with either iGBS meningitis or sepsis compared to a control group’s 2.3% rate. The vast majority of the increased risk, however, occurred solely in the first five years of life. Notable subgroups with higher risk included boys, preterm infants and children born to mothers with lower incomes.

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Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects over 3 million Americans, and children under the age of five are one of the most vulnerable groups. Group B streptococcal (GBS) infections are a common cause of serious bacterial infections in newborns, including meningitis and sepsis. Recently, a new study revealed that children who contract GBS meningitis … Read more

Urinary tract infection in women, easy to recur when there are many sexual partners

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Master, Doctor Pham Thanh Truc, specialist in Nephrology – Urology said that urinary tract infections are very common diseases, accounting for about 25% of total infections. The disease is more common in women, with more than 50-60% of cases. Urinary tract infections cause many dangerous complications, such as septic shock, perirenal abscess, sepsis… Notably, although … Read more

Sepsis, a nonetheless inadequately comprehended fatal condition

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Sepsis is a systemic infection with an first target that discharges into the bloodstream. Sepsis, also recognised as “blood poisoning”, brings about 11 million fatalities a 12 months around the globe, or one dying each 2.8 seconds. Nevertheless, this disorder continues to be small recognized to Moroccans. Therefore the initiative of the “France Sepsis Affiliation” … Read more